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Two male Amur Leopard cubs at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens were given their first physicals on June 14.

The two cubs were born on May 31. They are from the second litter of 12-year-old Makari. A third cub did not survive after the mother accidently laid down on it. The physicals were the same as a well baby visit to the pediatrician: They were weighed and had their temperature taken and pulse rate measured. A small patch was shaved on each cub as an identifying mark. They will microchipped during their next physical.

Amur Leopards are critically endangered and may be the most endangered of the large cats.

Bought membership to the zoo when the kids were young, they're now teen agers and I still by membership to the zoo. Not only because it does have neat things but to support the zoo too. It has come a looong way from 20 years ago so much credit is due. Yes the animals are wonderful but the gardens really make it phenomenal

We all pay for the zoo to some extent through our General Fund it would be nice if the community took advantage of the beauty of it all.

Web site is incredible (Jacksonvillezoo.org) and there is free admission for dads this sunday :) just go to the site